Patient lifts are devices (hydraulic, mechanical, electric) that are designed to provide a means of transferring a person safely from one area to another and back when the individual is unable to assist with the transfer.
Patient lifts may be considered medically necessary when the individual's condition is such that periodic movement is necessary to effect improvement or to arrest/retard deterioration in his condition.
Patient lifts may be considered medically necessary DME:
Medically necessary conditions:
When the individual's condition is other than one listed above, the claim should be referred for medical review to determine medical necessity for the lift.
Patient lifts not meeting the above criteria are considered non-covered.
E0621 |
E0630 |
E0635 |
E0639 |
The following types of patient lifts are not covered because they do not meet the definition of covered durable medical equipment (DME) or because they are considered home modifications or convenience items:
E0625 |
E0640 |
E1399 |
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